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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,421.59, 9,632.97 and 2,525.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,421.59, 9,632.97 and 2,525.09 is: 3,787.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,421.59 : 9,632.97 = 2,525.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,421.59/9,632.97 = 2,525.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,421.59x = 9,632.97 × 2,525.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,421.59x = 24,324,068.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,068.05/6,421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.86

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